If you have ever shopped for a car, then you are well aware that just because two cars share the same name, it doesn’t mean they have much in common. Stack a base model up against a fully loaded version of the same vehicle, and the differences are night and day. Fortunately, car manufacturers have […]
Category: Tech
Please Stop Buying These Things for Your Car!
Shopping for a car can be stressful: you have a lot of details to figure out while trying to find the right model at a price you can afford. Just figuring out the best financing for your next car can be quite anxiety-inducing. But shopping for a car can also be a lot of fun: […]
Baby on Board: Choosing the Right Vehicle for a Car Seat
Whether you’re an expectant parent, a new parent, or you’re considering starting a family in the next year or two, I’m sure you care about how well your vehicle will work with a car seat for your child. For most of us, the last thing we want to think about is the idea of a […]
How Do I Charge an EV? Getting Ready for the Electric Revolution
Every driver is extremely familiar with the process of refueling a gas or diesel vehicle (well, unless you live in New Jersey or Oregon, which ban self-service gas stations). However, the process of recharging an electric vehicle is still shrouded in mystery for the vast majority of drivers. Whether you are looking at buying an […]
Understanding Car Safety: NHTSA and IIHS Ratings
Most people would rather drive a safe car. Even if safety isn’t at the top of your list, the odds are that it is somewhere among your desired features. But how do you determine how safe a car is? Every manufacturer will tout all the safety features and technologies they included in their design, but […]
IIHS Begins Tougher Side-Impact Testing
The single most-important thing when looking at any vehicle, whether you’re researching to buy tomorrow or in a couple of years, is how well it can keep you safe. In a perfect world, everyone would abide by speed limits, drive safely and cautiously, and always remain focused on the road around them. Of course, that’s […]
These Technology Features Are in High Demand for Large SUV Buyers
When was the last time you looked in on the large SUV category? Also known as land yachts, these behemoth people movers are the upscale equivalent of airport shuttles, easily accommodating eight passengers and their luggage with room to spare. The raft of available models includes the newly refreshed 2022 Ford Expedition. Among the many […]
A New Type of Transmission: What is a CVT?
Unless you are a car enthusiast, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the transmission in your car. However, if you are shopping for a new car these days, you might find yourself wondering what the letters “CVT” stand for and whether you want a CVT in your car. This relatively new type of […]
Are Vehicles Just Computers Now?
Computers, tech, and entertainment coincide with each other in ways that we never thought imaginable. As you know, many different items that we utilize daily were mostly that of analog designs at the start. As technology became more advanced, its industry, which had been separate from that of the automotive market, would begin to cross […]
4 Technologies that are Changing the Auto Industry
Here at CarBuyerLabs, we’re all about helping you shop for a car – we are dedicated to providing you with information about different models, best practices when shopping for a car, and much more. Today, I’m going to take a look at some of the technology that has been and will be changing the auto […]
Our Top 15 Favorite Automotive Features
When you sit down to visit a dealership or browse through any automotive blog or site, chances are you’ll find a long list of features, some good, others not so good. Automotive technology has changed a lot over the years, starting as simple as CD players to features that read street signs and sense the […]
5 Must-Have Accessories that Unite Form & Function
With the first month of 2018 already under our belt and the Detroit Auto Show behind us, there’s a lot of buzz about the 2019 Chevy Silverado. While understandable (considering the refreshed styling and long-overdue weight reduction) there are still a lot of Chevy owners whose trucks are still relatively new, probably falling within the […]
Upgrade and Enhance the Holidays
The aftermarket and OEM accessory markets are massive, worth well over $200 billion dollars combined. Having grown exponentially over the last two decades, it is inarguably clear that more people are buying vehicles with plans for further enhancements down-the-line. Ranging from the purely cosmetic, to performance-enhancing, these kinds of upgrades had once been exclusive to […]
5 Must-Have (and 5 Should-Get) Truck Accessories
Almost immediately, a new vehicle becomes the pride and joy of its ecstatic owner. This is the honeymoon period, before any part of the pristine vehicle can be sullied by the likes of a muddy boot or a spilt coffee. Flash forward a few months, weeks or days (depending on your lifestyle) and the honeymoon […]
Construction Basics for Clueless Parents
Being a parent is an amazing thing. You get the opportunity to nurture a little soul and shape a little brain into being an incredibly kind and intelligent being – one who will question everything deeply and yearn for knowledge while striving to be the best person they can possibly be. At least that’s the […]
How ROUSH Improves Upon Perfection
Simply put, some vehicles market themselves. Taking full advantage of its iconic existence the Ford Mustang is a perfect example of this. Enduring in its link to the ideals of freedom and the open road, the Mustang may be the definitive realization of what an American automobile is (and should be). In fact, the manner […]
Why You Should Anxiously Be Awaiting the Release of the 2018 Chevy Tahoe Custom
As you were previously shopping for a new vehicle, did you ever find yourself yearning for a ride that offered a combination of the best SUV attributes and the best pickup truck attributes? Well, that’s now a distinct possibility with the 2018 Chevy Tahoe Custom. In mid-August, the brand announced the impending release of the […]
Five Reasons Why the 2017 Kia Sportage Was Named the “Ideal Vehicle”
Kia has racked up a number of awards over the past year. However, none of these accolades were as notable as the AutoPacific 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award, which was ultimately taken home by the 2017 Kia Sportage. This group surveys more than 50,000 owners regarding their interest and feelings on a number of 2016 and […]
Three Major Reasons Why the 2017 Chevy Colorado Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Considering how impressive Chevy’s line of Silverado pickup trucks is, we wouldn’t blame you if you naturally find yourself ignoring the 2017 Chevy Colorado. After all, the Silverados have superior power specs and performance capabilities, making it the ultimate worksite truck. As a result, you’ll find yourself gravitating towards this model when you’re visiting a […]
Five of the Worst Automotive Ideas of All-time
Every car brand is seemingly competing to see what innovative feature they can include in their upcoming vehicles. Over the years, we’ve seen this technology evolve dramatically, and many drivers find it hard to imagine a driving experience that doesn’t include radio, technology, or other applicable amenities. Of course, years ago, engineers had seemingly yet […]